The gem-bearing and rare-element-bearing pegmatites of Southern California have been the most prolific source of fine elbaite, morganite, kunzite, and other pegmatite minerals in North America since their discovery over 100 years ago. The province ranks among the major gem-producing and specimen-producing pegmatite regions in the world. Specimens from mines such as the Himalaya, Tourmaline Queen, Stewart, Pala Chief and Little Three mines are found in collections, both public and ...
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